Worms at the Library

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Moberly Monitor-Index - Moberly, MO

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Posted Jul. 10, 2013 at 10:23 AM
Updated Jul 10, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Posted Jul. 10, 2013 at 10:23 AM
Updated Jul 10, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Missouri Conservation Agent Karen Armstrong visited the Little Dixie Regional Library in Moberly to talk with youth about worms yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, July 9). It was quite an informative session, with all in attendance examining gummy worms first — then eating them. Next, it was on to the real thing. All were given a napkin they needed to spray with water, and then a real live worm was delivered. Did you know: Worms don't have eyes, but do have segments? That worms need to be kept wet? That they breathe through their skin? That worms have five hearts? Armstrong even answered the question on everyone's mind: "No, a worm does not grow into two worms if divided in half." More fun facts: worms are not of the snake family. It only takes one worm to reproduce. The ring around a worm is only present in adult worms. The ring is the egg sack. Worms have hair. With a magnifying glass, all were invited to check out this "hair" on the bottom side of worm.